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Cannes Lions 2023: AdTech Dominates At The World’s Biggest Creative Meet

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

They might be limiting the glitz for customer events, but their presence reaffirms the prominence of technology brands in today’s advertising landscape. The creator economy, valued at over $104 billion by some estimates, is projected to reach $200 billion by 2026.

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Mary Meeker on the rise of the internet for marketing and public relations

Stephen Waddington

1 An Internet connected world by 2026. Mark 2026 down in your diary as the year when everyone in the world is able to get online, based on current adoption rates. #2 The ability to target and measure ad performance makes digital ads attractive to brands. Brave brands are no longer frightened to admit their mistakes.

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Your profession needs you

Stephen Waddington

Lego and Patagonia are among my favourite brands. Public relations practice is developing through four stages of media: the media itself, influencers, owned media, and community. Community and commonality are frequently incorrectly transposed. Organisations seek to bring people together in a community around a purpose.